25CS0008 *DVBE only* Gopher Eradication Services

The California Department of Veterans Affairs (CalVet) is soliciting quotes for gopher eradication services specifically at the Chula Vista California Veterans Home through Solicitation for Quote (SFQ) 25CS0008. This procurement is exclusively open to California Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises (DVBE) certified by the Department of General Services, with a contract term spanning from July 1, 2025, through June 30, 2028. The comprehensive gopher eradication services will require a contractor to assess infestations, determine appropriate eradication methods, and implement techniques including carbon monoxide asphyxiation, fumitoxin, traps, and pellets while maintaining strict environmental safety standards. The solicitation requires 96 service visits over the contract period, with contractors responsible for detailed reporting, maintaining pest control logs, and providing safety data sheets for all chemicals used. Key dates include a mandatory walk-through on April 2, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. at the Chula Vista facility, with quotes due by April 10, 2025, at 11:59 p.m. Bidders must submit multiple documents, including a Quote Rate Sheet, Payee Data Record, Contractor Certification Clauses, Bidder Declaration, and DVBE-related forms.

The procurement is exclusively reserved for Disabled Veteran Business Enterprises, with strict requirements for participation. Contractors must possess a Qualified Applicator License from the Department of Pesticide Regulations and comply with state regulations concerning Small Business, Micro Business, and DVBE participation. The solicitation emphasizes comprehensive documentation and compliance, requiring detailed reporting and adherence to specific licensing and safety protocols. Bidders must complete a rate sheet specifying an all-inclusive rate covering labor, tools, equipment, and materials, with warnings that entering zero dollars for any item may result in quote rejection and altering the document will automatically disqualify the proposal. While the exact contract value is not explicitly stated, the rate sheet indicates 96 service visits, suggesting a multi-year contract with potential for extensions through formal amendments. The State reserves the right to adjust service needs and makes no guarantees about the actual volume of services required. Pricing quoted by the successful bidder will remain binding for the entire contract term, including potential extensions.